Microsoft does not want you to set 25 Windows Update policies anymore
Microsoft's Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems have different sets of policies that administrators may configure. Some policies should not be set anymore according to Microsoft because "they have become irrelevant […]
Microsoft force installs Windows 10 version 21H2 on 20H2 devices
Microsoft announced this week via the company's Windows Update Twitter channel that it is rolling out Windows 10 version 21H2 to devices running the older 20H2 version of the Windows 10 operating […]
Latest Intel Graphics driver includes stability improvements
Intel released a new graphics driver for Microsoft's Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems that include important stability improvements among other improvements. The driver may be installed automatically on some systems […]
WhatsApp Beta for Windows 10 and 11 is now available on the Microsoft Store
WhatsApp has effectively replaced texting/SMS in many countries around the World. But when it comes to the competition, the Facebook-owned instant messaging platform's desktop experience is sub-par, when you compare it with […]
The Windows 10 November 2021 Update is now available (Windows 10 version 21H2)
Microsoft released the Windows 10 November 2021 update, also known as Windows 10 version 21H2, today. The new version of Windows 10 is a smaller update that is being rolled out gradually […]
KB5006670 for Windows 10 is having quite a few issues, some unconfirmed
Microsoft released KB5006670 for the company's Windows 10 operating system last week. The update was released for the three latest versions of Windows 10, versions 21H1, 20H2, and 20H1. Users and administrators […]
Microsoft's latest attempt at making Microsoft Store more attractive could work
When Microsoft launched its store, then called Windows Store, alongside its Windows 8 operating system, it became clear quickly that it did not have much to offer. The main issue of the […]
MediaCreationTool.bat: download Windows 11 ISOs and bypass system compatibility checks
MediaCreationTool.bat is a useful script for Windows to download Windows ISO images from Microsoft servers. The developer has updated the program recently; the latest release introduces support for downloading Windows 11 ISO […]
Microsoft marks latest Windows printing issue as resolved (KB5005033)
Microsoft acknowledged another printing related issue on Windows. After installing the August 2021 patches for Windows, e.g. KB5005033 or KB5005031, some users noticed that printing was causing issues on said devices. According […]
Windows 10 blocks Potentially Unwanted Apps by default now
Microsoft has started to turn on the Potentially Unwanted Apps (PUA) protection of Windows Defender in the company's Windows 10 operating system. Potentially unwanted apps "can cause your device to run slowly, […]
Install Windows Subsystem for Linux with a single command
Windows 10 administrators who want to install WSL, the Windows Subsystem for Linux, can do so running a single command on Windows 10 versions 2004 and later. Microsoft introduced the enhancement in […]
KB5004296 is an optional update for Windows 10 with lots of fixes
Microsoft released optional updates KB5004296 and KB5004293 for Windows 10 versions 1909, 2004, 20H2 and 21H1 today that address gaming issues and other issues in those versions of Windows 10. KB5004296, released […]
Workaround for Windows 10 and 11 HiveNightmare Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Earlier this week, security researchers discovered a vulnerability in recent versions of Microsoft's Windows operating system that allows attackers to run code with system privileges if exploited successfully. Overly permissive Access Control […]
DirectStorage won't be a Windows 11 exclusive after all
Microsoft revealed new gaming features for its Xbox consoles back in September 2020. DirectX 12 Ultimate would be coming to the system as well as the new DirectStorage API. The API, designed […]
Microsoft makes it official: Windows 10 version 21H2 announced
Microsoft plans to release Windows 10 version 21H2, a feature update for the company's Windows 10 operating system, later this year. The company unveiled Windows 11 earlier this year as the next […]
Microsoft fixes Windows 10 PFD display issue with KB5004760 update
Microsoft released an out-of-band update for the Windows 10 versions 2004, 20H2 and 21H1, that addresses a PDF display issue in these versions of the Windows 10 operating system. The issue is […]
Microsoft fixes game performance and blurry text issues in Windows 10
Microsoft released a new update to the Beta and Release Preview channels of its Windows 10 Insiders program that fix several issues affecting some users of the company's operating system. Most updates […]
Windows 11 leak gives us a glimpse of Microsoft's next version of Windows
Microsoft plans to reveal the future of Windows next week. A leaked ISO of Microsoft's new operating system, called Windows 11, provides us with a glimpse of what users can expect from […]
New Windows 10 bug: News and Interests button may have blurry text
Microsoft confirmed that the News and Interests button may be blurry on some devices on the Windows taskbar. The company added a new known issue to the health dashboard of the recently […]
Look out for KB4023057: it is being released again for Windows 10 by Microsoft
In Groundhog Day, Phil Connors is trapped in a time loop in which he relives the same day over and over again. Some Windows 10 administrators may feel the same way when […]
Windows 10 tweaker Sophia Script is turned into an application
Sophia Script, which was formerly known as Windows 10 Setup Script, is a powerful PowerShell script to modify settings of the Windows 10 operating system. The script requires that users go through […]
Machine Learning training begins to roll out Windows 10 updates more intelligently
Microsoft released a new feature update for its Windows 10 operating system last month. Windows 10 version 21H1 is a smaller update that installs almost as fast on devices running Windows 10 […]
How to use the Windows Package Manager to update installed programs at once
Microsoft released the first final version of Windows Package Manager just a moment ago. The program adds new options to Windows to install, uninstall and manage programs installed on the system. You […]
Windows Package Manager 1.0 final is out
Microsoft released the first stable version of Windows Package Manager, a tool to install and manage programs efficiently on Windows 10 machines. Many things have changed since our first look at Winget, […]
How to download Windows 10 version 21H1
Microsoft released a new version of its Windows 10 operating system earlier this month. Windows 10 version 21H1 is a small update, similar in scope and size as Windows 10 version 1909 […]
Add a Day and Year Progress Bar to the Windows Taskbar
ProgressBar is a new program that displays the day and year progress on the Windows taskbar. It is a simple program, designed to improve productivity by providing the progress information when you […]
Windows 10 version 21H1 has been released
Microsoft released Windows 10 version 21H1, a new feature update for its Windows 10 operating system, on May 18, 2021. John Cable, Vice President, Program Management, Windows Servicing and Delivery, published the […]
When is Windows 10 version 21H1 going to be released?
Windows 10 version 21H1 is the next feature update for Microsoft's Windows 10 operating system, but when is it going to be released? Short answer: The Windows 10 version 21H1 update was […]
That high pitched noise you are hearing on your Windows 10 devices? It is a bug!
Microsoft confirmed a new issue that is affecting the company's Windows 10 operating system. According to the report, users may hear a high pitched noise when they are using 5.1 audio with […]
Microsoft updates its Windows Update diagnosis tool SetupDiag and includes it in Windows Setup
SetupDiag is a standalone diagnosis tool by Microsoft designed to provide system administrators with information on why a Windows update or upgrade failed on a particular system. Up until now, administrators had […]
All Windows 10 upgrade safeguards have been lifted
Microsoft resolved the last long-standing upgrade issues in Windows 10 version 2004 and 20H2 this week. The company uses upgrade safeguards to block updates to newer versions of its Windows 10 and […]
EdgeDeflector 1.2 released: redirect Edge requests to your favorite browser
I reviewed EdgeDeflector back in 2017 when the open source program was first released. It was designed to address a serious usability issue in Microsoft's Windows 10 operating system, as the operating […]
KB5001391 is another Windows update that you should not install, except..
Microsoft released the Windows update KB5001391 on April 28, 2021 as an optional update for Windows 10 version 2004 and 20H2. The update falls into the C-category of updates for Windows, which means […]
Microsoft has a fix for unwanted program window rearrangements on multi-display systems
Multi-monitor systems are quite popular in the work place and also at home as they may improve productivity significantly. Developers may use multiple monitors to display more code on the screen or […]
The Windows 10 May 2021 Update 21H1 is almost here: build picked for release
Microsoft has not picked a final release date for the upcoming Windows 10 feature update yet, but it did pick the release build, and that is moving the next feature update a […]
Known Issue Rollback is Microsoft's latest weapon against Windows update bugs
Known Issue Rollback is a fairly new capability of Microsoft's Windows 10 operating system that is designed as a tool to react to emerging bugs quickly that are introduced by updates. There […]
Microsoft fixed the Windows 10 game performance issue
Some Windows users reported game performance issues after installation of the Windows 10 updates KB5000842 and KB5001330. The updates were released in March and April of 2021 to devices running Windows 10 […]
Windows Task Manager gets better Edge process classifications and new Eco mode
Microsoft released a new build to the Insider channel this week that introduced two new features to the operating system's task manager. The first introduces better process information for the company's own […]
Microsoft hopes to revive its Microsoft Store later this year
Microsoft had big hopes for the store that it integrated in its Windows 10 operating system. The Microsoft Store, as it is called nowadays, did not live up to its expectations, mainly […]
KB5001330 Windows Update is reportedly causing performance drop in games, failed installs and bootloops
Microsoft released the KB5001330 Windows Update this Tuesday, which brought many security fixes. Unfortunately it also seems to have introduced some issues, at least on some devices. A handful of users on […]
